Uber adds a new type of account with a simpler UI for the elderly
Uber today revealed a new type of account, called Senior Accounts, for older users that prioritizes a simpler app experience.
Read moreBolttech closes Series C at $147M with a $2.1B valuation to bolster its embedded insurance offerings
Singapore-based embedded insurance startup Bolttech has closed a $147 million Series C round of funding at a $2.1 billion valuation.
Read moreApple names 2025 Design Awards winners
Apple has named 12 apps across six categories for this year's Design Awards.
Read more546 Million South African Cookies Found on Dark Web, Reveals NordVPN
According to the latest research by cybersecurity company NordVPN, South Africa has landed a troubling spot on the global leaderboard for leaked cookies, ranking 35th out of 253 countries. 546 million cookies linked to South African users have been found on the dark web. Although cookies are commonly seen as
Read moreThe AI Skills Revolution: Why South Africa Must Act Now!
Generative AI is no longer a future concept or a speculative technology. It is here now, rapidly reshaping industries and rewriting the rules of competitiveness. In South Africa, the potential for generative AI to drive inclusive economic growth, boost productivity, and unleash entrepreneurial innovation is enormous. However, to realize this
Read moreTikTok Debuts New Tools to Enhance Creator & User Experience
TikTok introduced a new set of tools aimed at giving users more control over the content they see. Allowing them to explore their interests, discover new favorite producers, and personalize their TikTok experience. TikTok’s central feature is the “For You” feed. It’s where consumers discover new interests and where creators,
Read moreOnafriq Celebrates 15 Years by Connecting 1 Billion Mobile Wallets and 500 Million Bank Accounts
Onafriq, Africa’s largest digital payments network, is celebrating its 15-year anniversary by announcing a significant milestone: close to 1 billion mobile money wallets and 500 million bank accounts are now connected through its infrastructure. Starting as a mobile money switch, Onafriq has transformed into a full omnichannel payments network. It
Read moreBetway Registration and Welcome Bonus: Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Started
When stepping into the world of online betting, the first and most crucial step is completing Betway Registration and Welcome Bonus activation. This process not only provides access to an exciting range of betting markets and casino games but also introduces new users to exclusive promotions that can significantly enhance
Read moreOne of Africa’s most successful founders is back with a new AI startup and already raised $9M
In 2023, co-founders Karim Jouini and Jihed Othmani sold their expense management startup Expensya to Swedish procurement software firm Medius in what is widely considered to be one of the largest acquisitions of an African startup. Some sources say the sum was just over $120 million, although deal terms were
Read moreWindsurf says Anthropic is limiting its direct access to Claude AI models
Windsurf, the popular vibe coding startup that’s reportedly being acquired by OpenAI, said Anthropic significantly reduced its first-party access to its Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI models. Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan said in a post on X that Anthropic gave Windsurf little notice for this change, and
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